NYC's Jon Spencer is a veteran of the alternative music world, best-known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, in addition to playing a key role in Pussy Galore and Boss Hog. Hot on the heels of his killer new album, Freedom Tower: No Wave Dance Party, Spencer's Midnight In A Perfect World mix storms through a fun, party-starting blend of blues, funk, rock, and punk that spotlights retro classics and hidden gems that are all wonderfully rough around the edges.
Artist | Song |
Jon Spencer | Intro |
Tav Falco's Panther Burns | Ditch Digging |
The Customs | Long Gone |
The Scientists | Swampland |
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings | I Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Is In |
Yello | Bimbo |
The Gun Club | The Fire Of Love |
Elvis Presley with the Jordanaires | Spinout |
Buddy Love | Heartbreak Hotel |
Deutsch-Amerikanische-Freundschaft | Kebabträume |
The Fall | Pat-Trip Dispenser |
Halo Of Kitten | I Hate Porn |
Devo | Working In The Coal Mine |
Rufus Thomas | The Breakdown Part 2 |
The Dirtbombs | Possession |
Unknown Artist | I'm Gonna Destroy That Boy |
Dub Narcotic Sound System | Fuck Shit Up |
Gil Scott-Heron | The Revolution Will Not Be Televised |
Junior Kimbrough & The Soul Blues Boys | I Feel Good, Little Girl |
Gibson Brothers | Broke Down Engine |
The Drags | I Like To Die |
Midnight in a Perfect World, KEXP's weekly hour-long guest DJ show, airs Fridays at midnight. This multi-genre program features eclectic sets by a rotating cast of international and local DJ’s, each building upon a party vibe to kick off your weekend. Midnight in a perfect world is made possible with support from New Belgium Brewing.
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